Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Jarvan IVvs Darius

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jarvan IV wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Darius based on 10 games. Darius wins the early laning phase while Jarvan IV scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup.

Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Darius - 70.0% win rateDarius(70.0%)
Jarvan IV - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
70.0% WR
VS
Darius vs Jarvan IV matchup - 30.0% win rate
Darius
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Darius Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
1.4
CS / min
1.8
624
DMG / min
706
14,400
Gold / game
15,406
329
Heal / min
453
1,374
DMG Mitigated / min
1,417
0.8
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
77.8%
Late Game WR
22.2%

Jarvan IV vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Darius's 30.0%, giving Jarvan IV a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Darius controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Darius needs to press advantages before Jarvan IV reaches their power spikes, while Jarvan IV should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Darius leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jarvan IV vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

Darius is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.4Jarvan IV
1.8Darius
Darius edges out Jarvan IV by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Darius.
Damage
624Jarvan IV
706Darius
Darius heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 81 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jarvan IV should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Darius's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,400Jarvan IV
15,406Darius
Darius generates a commanding 1,006 more gold per game than Jarvan IV. This substantial economic advantage means Darius consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jarvan IV should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Jarvan IV
0.8Darius
Both Jarvan IV and Darius provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,703Jarvan IV
1,870Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Jarvan IV, healing and mitigating 167 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jarvan IV is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jarvan IV, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Darius

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Darius are Eclipse, Spear of Shojin and Fimbulwinter. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV0.0%
Darius early game win rateDarius100.0%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV77.8%
Darius late game win rateDarius22.2%

Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Darius can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jarvan IV is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Darius. Extended games heavily favor Jarvan IV, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Darius must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jarvan IV reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jarvan IV survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs DariusTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs DariusCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Darius
Domination rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs DariusDomination
Sudden Impact - best Jarvan IV rune vs DariusUltimate Hunter - best Jarvan IV rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Jarvan IV to press their advantage against Darius, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Jarvan IV's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jarvan IV matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.18%1101.055712,32147.9%48.4%
50.46%1090.961012,80738.1%58.2%
45.87%1091.060512,18655.6%36.4%
53.26%921.066412,90556.8%50.0%
51.72%871.060913,19663.6%44.4%
39.53%860.957912,03138.1%40.9%
48.72%780.861012,47147.4%50.0%
44.16%771.060212,98553.3%38.3%
61.11%720.960712,98850.0%71.0%
52.38%631.067613,56250.0%53.7%
44.83%580.958711,96050.0%41.2%
41.38%580.964711,91642.9%39.1%
41.82%550.965712,90145.8%38.7%
42.59%540.959412,67845.5%40.6%
59.62%521.065912,23571.4%45.8%
48.00%501.156212,46050.0%45.8%
45.65%460.954912,01043.5%47.8%
39.13%460.862511,93031.8%45.8%
36.96%460.860612,65442.9%32.0%
52.38%421.063312,70861.1%45.8%
41.46%411.163113,22653.3%34.6%
36.59%411.056412,49742.9%30.0%
46.34%411.161211,99654.2%35.3%
64.10%391.062411,65059.1%70.6%
50.00%340.967612,79850.0%50.0%
41.18%340.871212,48241.2%41.2%
55.88%341.163613,38857.1%55.0%
56.67%301.266913,90360.0%53.3%
53.33%301.061711,59840.0%66.7%
55.17%290.960711,86546.7%64.3%
57.14%280.963013,52441.7%68.8%
65.38%261.277113,41641.7%85.7%
57.69%260.864413,45550.0%64.3%
40.00%251.062012,72250.0%33.3%
33.33%241.362710,84333.3%33.3%
41.67%241.178912,82350.0%30.0%
45.83%241.172412,52550.0%42.9%
47.83%231.062111,56138.5%60.0%
52.17%230.868713,02246.1%60.0%
40.91%221.063913,41650.0%30.0%
60.00%200.955811,86163.6%55.6%
55.00%201.055812,67654.5%55.6%
68.42%191.449711,76381.8%50.0%
57.89%191.063513,86160.0%57.1%
68.42%191.162512,53758.3%85.7%
42.11%190.764111,36830.0%55.6%
58.82%171.159912,41357.1%60.0%
35.29%172.152411,30420.0%41.7%
50.00%160.858511,10442.9%55.6%
73.33%150.968010,95375.0%66.7%
57.14%140.882412,91233.3%75.0%
35.71%141.051511,89157.1%14.3%
42.86%141.252411,28244.4%40.0%
50.00%121.65739,92450.0%50.0%
50.00%121.044611,25150.0%50.0%
83.33%121.463513,096100.0%71.4%
54.55%111.672313,22575.0%42.9%
63.64%110.863512,35150.0%80.0%
50.00%101.162111,87850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.462414,4000.0%77.8%
55.56%90.651712,56160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.364611,80366.7%50.0%
55.56%91.964711,34666.7%50.0%
75.00%81.858713,36466.7%80.0%
71.43%72.172811,83450.0%80.0%
57.14%71.65859,15675.0%33.3%
57.14%70.963612,68633.3%75.0%
42.86%72.556412,38250.0%40.0%
50.00%61.650512,719100.0%25.0%
66.67%63.070912,79050.0%75.0%
16.67%62.155510,30333.3%0.0%
50.00%61.54579,982100.0%0.0%
50.00%61.462910,03566.7%33.3%
80.00%51.665812,770100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.152710,84133.3%100.0%
0.00%53.879012,1800.0%0.0%
60.00%50.658413,841100.0%33.3%
80.00%52.172611,86966.7%100.0%
40.00%50.867613,2010.0%50.0%
60.00%53.51,00513,272100.0%0.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jarvan IV do against Darius in League of Legends?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Darius's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jarvan IV do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jarvan IV do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Darius with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Darius?

The best Jarvan IV build against Darius includes Eclipse, Spear of Shojin, Fimbulwinter with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jarvan IV runes against Darius?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Darius?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 70.0% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Darius?

When playing Jarvan IV against Darius, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Darius. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.